Conservatorship Hearings Continue

Public hearings on conservatorship law continue this week, with sessions planned for Tuesday in Morristown and Wednesday in Chattanooga. The sessions are taking place to help improve practice and procedure in dealing with adults with diminished capacity, including frail elders, persons with developmental disabilities, individuals with physical disabilities, and persons with mental health or addiction issues. The Morristown session will be held tomorrow at the Hamblen County Courthouse, 511 W. Second North St., from 1 to 5 p.m. Eastern time. The Chattanooga session will be Wednesday at the Hamilton County Courthouse, 625 Georgia Ave., also from 1 to 5 p.m. Eastern time.